Other than the expected pain from surgery.... I feel awesome! Band came out 2 days ago. I've had ZERO heartburn since. I ate mashed potatoes and gravy and a few bites of very tender turkey. I didn't throw up. Holy crap I freaking hated that band! Now to heal and get ready for bypass on 12/29.

What's the pre-op diet like for bypass? liquid for how long?

Congrats. Different surgeons have different diets so you'll have to ask yours. Good luck!

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They are all different and it depends on how much weight you need to lose and how fatty your liver is.

I had bypass and had a 10 day liquids only pre op diet. It was hard but doable.

my diet was Protein drink 3 x a day and a lean cuisine once a day. and that was it. But every doctor has their own preop diet. when you see the nut they will go over your diet with you.

I'll only be on a one day liquid pre op diet for my bypass. Every doctor is so different, I had my band out a month ago now and down 1 tiny pound. It's so hard not to EAT now!